We’ve already seen these issues before, since they are somewhat related to Secret Wars.
So in the interest of completion I’ll just have a look at the stuff I skipped.
Dazzler #9 (1981)
written by Danny Fingerot (“from an idea by Tom DeFalco”)
pencils by Frank Springer
cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and John Romita
This is the issue with Quasar where Dazzler ends up absorbing the supervillain Klaw, since he’s made of sound.
Quasar gets added to the list of heroes that fall for Dazzler. This time she’s ALSO interested, though.
Also, in the montage of Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. testing her powers, they refer to one of her attacks being named “the Dazzle-Burst”. Which is not a name she’s used.
Nothing new to say, other than updating the various counters.
Dazzler #10 (1981)
written by Danny Fingerot (“from an idea by Tom DeFalco”)
pencils by Frank Springer
Ah, the GLORIOUSLY stupid team-up between Dazzler and Galactus. Good times.
As a reminder: the fact that Dazzler used Klaw’s energy to get the attention of Galactus will cause Doctor Doom to steal the power of the Galactus, which will cause Doom stealing the power of the Beyonder, which will cause Doom to save all of reality in the 2015 Secret Wars.
So in a way Dazzler saved the very existence of the Marvel Multiverse.
Comics, everyone!
Something I didn’t cover in the original review: since Dazzler is absent from New York for a long time (first being kidnapped by P.E.G.A.S.U.S. end then by Galactus), she blows a big step in her career.
It’s also causing trouble with her relationship with Doctor McDreamy, much to the despair of Nurse Insufferable. Who I just noticed has a completely different design every time we see her.
Also, Dazzler’s father continues to be the absolute worst.
This was the first Dazzler issue without a GO FOR IT!, if you’re insane enough to keep the score.
As I am.
Dazzler #11 (1981)
written by Danny Fingerot (“from an idea by Tom DeFalco”)
pencils by Frank Springer
I’ve reviewed the entire issue before and I still can’t believe Dazzler fought Terrax inside a black hole.
It’s not confirmed and he’s not a superhero, but there is no way I’m leaving Galactus out of the count of super-beings falling for Dazzler. It’s just too hilarious to ignore!
(also where did the rest of his helmet go?)
This is the first time Dazzler’s band shows up and the drummer gets a panel where he’s not eating or thinking about eating! I didn’t know they were allowed to do that!!!
Don’t be alarmed, though. He’s eating in a following scene. After all he’s a fat character, what else could he possibly do?
Maybe I’ve been too harsh on Jane Forster. She could’ve been even worse.
Eventually Dazzler’s father decides to visit his daughter, and he’s clearly obsessed with the idea that all musicians are drug addicts…
…which makes my original joke about Dazzler looking like she’s high as a kite even more hilarious because that EXACTLY what her father thinks happened!!!
This issue also doesn’t have a GO FOR IT!, which might have been handy against Galactus.
I’m not using all the standard categories; that’s what the main reviews were for.
But for the part dedicated to Dazzler herself…
Dazzler significance: 3/10
I’ve said many times these issues are important for Marvel history in a ridiculous way. Less so when it comes to Dazzler herself: the only real consequence is that her absence ruins her relationship with Doctor McDreamy… but it was already on shaky grounds to begin with.
GO FOR IT!: 10
Obligatory underwear shot: 4
Super love interests: 4
Interesting letters: if we go by Dazzler #11, Blue Shield was a big hit because half of the letters page is about asking for his return.
